War housing woes spark humor and reflection in San Angelo
Wartime housing scarcity prompts locals to joke about dream rentals while offering a vivid glimpse of civilian life. A letter features absurd ad requests seeking furnished homes for young families and critiques persistent war indifference, followed by a poignant poem about the toll of conflict and a note praising the publication’s war coverage.
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Intance
Virgil Miller
San Angelo
San
Fone
Gay Meriwether
Edgar A. Guest
Red Cross Appeal Closes with Noted Donations
In closing a local appeal reports progress with 292 donors acknowledged. The note thanks readers for their generosity and confirms continued support to the Red Cross during hard times.
Eagles killed in past 10 months by air campaign
Casparis Flying Service operator Casparis, employed by Big Bend Eagle Club, killed 808 eagles along with 161 coyotes four bobcats two panthers and one bear from May 1, 1944 to March 1, 1948 using a plane. The club, funded by rancher dues, will charge $100 per ranch starting April 1 to sustain predator control.
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Casparis
Big Bend Eagle Club
Eagle Club
Cas
Paris
Clay Holland
Alpine
Ewe
Marines Raise U S Flag on Iwo Jima Suribachi Summit
Navy photographers record the 28th Regiment Fifth Division Marines lifting the American flag atop Suribachi Yama on Iwo Jima after a fierce battle. Balance shown $8800.81 as of March 1 1945 with $1444.17 noted.
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Iwo Jima
Navy
Suribachi Yama
Alpine man named to head Brewster county census
Roy Fulcher of Alpine has been appointed to take the federal agricultural census of Brewster county. Conducted by the US Department of Commerce, he will interview every ranchman and asks those who can contact him in Alpine, typically at the Holland hotel.
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Roy Fulcher
Alpine
Brewster County
US Departent of Commerce
Fulcher
Holland Hotel
County Vehicles Registered Through Wednesday Totals 579
Vehicle registrations in the county reached 579 as of Wednesday, with 500 passenger cars, 105 commercial, and 74 farm vehicles. The final date for license plates is April 1, and hours extended at the sheriff and tax collector’s office to 5 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. the following Saturday for those unable to attend. Out-of-town owners may mail in applications with remittance to cover costs. 1944 receipts and title certificates must be shown at application for 1948 income.
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Clarence
Sunrise Cantata to Be Presented at Methodist Church
A sunrise cantata by a 20-voice mixed chorus directed by Mrs. Wm Winter with Miss Marie Wahlers at the organ will be presented Sunday, April 1 at 7 am at the Methodist church. The complete program will be announced next week and the public is invited.
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Marie Wahlers
Brewster Ranchmen Receive $251,943 in 1944 Range Aid
Brewster county ranchers collected 291,943.97 dollars in 1944 for Range Conservation work across 96 farms. Payments covered spreader dams and dirt tanks, rock headers, water wells, prickly pear elimination, greasewood removal, and pipeline installation.
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Brewster
Brewster County
Jeenet
Meeting On Veterans Status At Brewster Courthouse
A vital veterans meeting is set at the Brewster courthouse at 7:30 tonight. Sponsored by the Brewster County Selective Service board and Big Bend Post American Legion, the session will cover returned veteran status and offer guidance on filing claims. Officials listed include Fred C. Wendt El Paso Perry Craig and Thomas W. Saling with H A Palmer leading a school for Legion service officers.
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Brewster County Selective Service Board
Big Bend Post American Legion
Locat Ious
Fred C. Wendt
el Paso
Perry Craig
Veterans Administration
Emblem Nobody Knows and the Discharge Button Tale
A fragment references an emblem called Nobody Knows linked to a discharge button for service in a great conflict. It hints at a wartime context, noting familiarity with the emblem and individuals already removed from service, while implying secrecy or stigma around the symbol.
Freeze Destroys Area Fruit Blooming Early Tuesday
Reports show plums and other fruits in full bloom nearly killed by a Tuesday frost. Sul Ross weather bureau records a 2% low with downtown readings lower. Stark's Delicious apples damaged at Fort Davis. Orchard temperatures dropped to 18 above as the week’s high reached 80.
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Sul Ross
Stark
Fort Davis
C. R
BOD
Cit
Local service members visit family amid wartime duties
Readers note several service members and relatives visiting home over the weekend. Tom Nevill, stationed at Corpus Christi Naval Air Base, and his wife Mrs. Nevill with two children, visited his parents in town. Wm. Davenport, back stateside after two years overseas, came with his wife to see family, honoring a Mediterranean theater commendation.
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Tom Nevill
Corpus Christi Naval Air Base
Nevill
Sonora
Ed W. Nevill
Wm. Devenport
States
Earl Davenport
Jock Wooten
Italy
Baker
Mediterranean
Allied Air Forces
C. P. Senter Jr
Wave
Ranger
O. P. Senter
Big Bend National Park
Lt. Senter
Yeoman Senter
New Orleans
Easter Revival at Christian Church This Sunday
Rev M A Buhler pastor announces an Easter revival at the Christian church starting next Sunday and continuing through Easter Sunday. Daily services at 7 pm with the public invited to attend.
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M. A. Buhler
The
Christian Church
Alpine Yanks Open Season With 15 11 Win Over Air Field Cadets
The Alpine Yanks beat an air field cadet team 11 to 11 in a Sunday game. Llan-2 pitched, Chon Sotelo managed and caught. Thicker, a second baseman, drove in five runs with two three-base hits. Next game vs Monahans on April 1 at 2 30 pm. Yanks thank locals for uniform donations.
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Alpine Yanks
Air Field Cadet
Mernoon
Yanks
Llan- 2
Chon Sotelo
Monahans
Anager
Avalanche
Mexican Supper Tonight At Church
The Methodist Youth Fellowship sponsors a Mexican supper tonight from seven to eight at the church. Plates are fifty cents each.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
Brewster County Sets Seventh War Loan E Bond Quota at 100000
Brewster County's E bond quota for the Seventh War Loan, starting April 9, is set at 100000, the highest for this series. G W Baines, county War Finance chair, says the overall county quota was not announced. Sixth War Loan quota was 65000 and oversubscribed about 60 percent. Bond sales for Series A F and G run April 9 to July 7, with other bonds May 14 to June 16.
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Brewster County
G. W. Baines
County War Finance Committee
Baines
Brewster County War Fund Drive Surpasses Quota
Brewster County reports $111.29 raised so far in the Red Cross War Fund drive with chairman Mrs. Clay Holland noting funds have been sent to India and an additional $800 is expected before March 31. The county quota of $8800 is oversubscribed by about $2900, with more contributions still welcome at local banks or from committee members.
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Brewster County
Clay Holland
India
Holland
Fed
Mole Land
PTA Discusses Home Rebuilding Postwar in Alpine
Alpine PTA heard Mr. AD Creigh warn that rebuilding homes ruined by war will be the greatest problem for Americans. He urged restoring family ties and spiritual values as the basis for recovery, and stressed giving returning soldiers time to reassume responsibilities. Students and FFA members also spoke on education and labor, with plans announced for a district retraining school in Alpine.
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AD Creigh
Alpine P
Wee. J
Mae Red
Bane Teed
Pee
Celia Smith
Dick Slight
Jane Joyce
Pat Talley
Pewsey Kimball
Wrexes
Future Farmers of Americ
FFA
Texas
Chalmers Broadfoot
Alpine
Apel
Enore
Pt.a
Howe
Ranemaas
Mitchel
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